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Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $21,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterExplorer
TrimBaseSGTSPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $63,900 $74,600 $53,940
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990 3,990  
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320    
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950 1,965  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,250 1,250    
Wood trim 1,790 1,790    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,520 2,520    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 825 825  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320  
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520  
Rearview camera 1,515 1,515 1,515  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,025  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     650  
Audio controls on steering wheel     165  
Heated steering wheel     270  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     730  
Infotainment Package 0 0 0  
Power sport seats 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Adaptive sport seats plus     0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     0  
Audio controls on steering wheel     0  
Heated steering wheel     0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0  
Options (change) 23,305 22,635 17,375 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $76,400 $87,530 $92,970 $54,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,923
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterExplorer
TrimBaseSGTSPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10445, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20255/50-20
Total Price$76,400$87,530$92,970$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,900-6,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,400$87,280$91,070$48,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,880$14,670$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterExplorer
TrimBaseSGTSPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Performance meter  $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,635$8,885$10,535$15,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,900$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-20-6,609

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in112.6 in
Length172.2 in198.3 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height50.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.981.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested205083%
Total Not Requested42517%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested155078%
Total Not Requested42522%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested51531%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125085%
Total Not Requested22515%

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